We've had a cold spring, so I wasn't feeling that cozy about a little rain cloud. I wanted to show that deep color that happens at the end of the storm when the sun starts to come out while it's raining. What do you think? Did I make it?

I used the same cloudy print for the binding as the first one, but I used orange batik for the second cloud. Same Sulky variegated thread, but more of my style with the wind and rain. I also used the front side of my re-purposed linen bag, inside out. There is text, and sheaves of wheat, but they were too bold to show as the front of the mug rug, so I flipped the fabric over. I really like the extra dimension the white print gives to the sky. I made the cloud larger, and the binding a little wider too.

If you think you see a face, well, that's what happens when you look at clouds, eh?

I also sewed a little silver lining into the cloud.......

Here they are, both first and second, crisp, and a little moody:

I can't bear to use either of them as mug rugs, so I think I might frame them and hang them in the front hall or by the back porch.

If you want to join in the Zakka Style Sew Along, go on over to LR Stitched and link up with Lindsey and the Zakka Style Flickr group!

3 comments:

I think you did a great job. I love that your blog is in English so I can read it. I live in the United States in the state of Washington. I have been quilting for about 9 years. I used to blog but now I just do facebook and pinterest. Enjoying your blog so much!

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I'm an American living in Sweden. I love sewing and quilting, and anything fabric-related, except for mending knees! I love to take pictures, especially of nature, barns, and quilts. Winters are dark here, so Swedish Scrapper is a blend of all I can scrape together to make the days pretty for my family and me. It's a humble contribution, but making things lovely is really what makes me tick!